Campus Shuttle Bus

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 724-2509-BT) for a Campus Shuttle Bus procurement, targeting suppliers capable of providing transportation services for the university. The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of El Paso County and El Paso City, with a specific focus on acquiring a shuttle bus to support campus transportation needs. Prospective bidders must complete mandatory electronic registration and submission through UTEP's sourcing portal at https://adminapps.utep.edu/sourcing/login.html, with all bid documents to be submitted electronically. The procurement contact is James Trejo from the Purchasing & General Services department, who can be reached at 915/747-5488 or jbtrejo3@utep.edu for additional information. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2025, with bids due by August 20, 2025, requiring vendors to carefully follow the electronic submission protocol and locate the specific opportunity by searching "ITB 724-2509-JBT For Campus Shuttle Bus" under Current Bid Opportunities.

While specific details regarding set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be an open competitive bidding process. The solicitation does not specify incumbent vendors or existing transportation infrastructure that might require integration. No explicit budget range or award value was disclosed in the available materials. The procurement seems to be focused on acquiring a campus shuttle bus, suggesting potential considerations for vehicle specifications, transportation capacity, and operational reliability. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure compliance with all electronic submission requirements through UTEP's sourcing platform to be considered for the contract opportunity.